Whole Brain Theory

• In 1981, Dr. Roger Sperry proposed the “Split-Brain Theory”.
• The Right side of the Body is responsible for language and speech, analytical, and logical thoughts.
• The Left side of the Body is responsible for visualization and unstructured thinking.
• In 1981, another study was conducted; Ned Herrmann’s “Brain Dominance Theory” leading to his “Whole Brain Model” and became the father of “Brain Dominance Technology”.
• Quadrant A of the “Whole Brain Model” is represented by the Cerebral Mode which is Analytical.
• Quadrant B of the “Whole Brain Model” is represented by the Limbic Mode which is Practical.
• Quadrant C of the “Whole Brain Model” is represented by the Limbic Mode which is Relational.
• Quadrant D of the “Whole Brain Model” is represented by the Cerebral Mode which is Experimental.
• People in Quadrant A of the “Whole Brain Model” are very much into logical thinking.
• People in Quadrant B of the “Whole Brain Model” easily grasp things in sequence, enjoy organizing ideas and things, assess situation, and apply what they have learned into practice.
• People in Quadrant C of the “Whole Brain Model” are very sociable learners who enjoy learning with a group with whom they share ideas and projects.
• People in Quadrant D of the “Whole Brain Model” are the curious ones who enjoy discovering, experimenting, and exploring activities.
• Roger Sperry and Robert Ornstein developed the theory of brain lateralization.
• Left Brained People are logical, very organized, detail-oriented, and auditory listeners.
• Right Brained People are visual references, creative, risk-takers, and emotional and disorganized.
• Mind Map is a thinking technique used to visually organize information.
• A Mind Map can be simply done by manual drawing or sketching, or it can be created using computer applications.
• There are different types of Mind-Mapping Techniques such as Handwritten and Computerized or Digital.
• Handwritten Mind Maps require simple material, can be easily put down what is in one's mind at the spur of the moment, but can be difficult to edit or modify.
• Computerized or Digital Mind Maps can easily be edited, modified, and updated, appear to be more formal and presentable in nature, but require a certain level of computer literacy and knowledge on computer applications.